MTU Maintenance Canada signs long-term contract with JetBlue for accessory repair

MTU Maintenance Canada, a North American affiliate of German engine manufacturer MTU Aero Engines, has signed a long term contract with JetBlue Airways for V2500 accessories and Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) coverage. The contract has a duration of six years and is valued at approximately US$50m. The work will be carried out at the Accessory Repair Center (A.R.C.), MTU Maintenance’s center of excellence for accessory repair and LRU support. JetBlue, headquartered in Queens, New York (USA), is the seventh largest airline in North America and one of the largest operators of V2500 engines worldwide. The A.R.C. is a one-stop maintenance service facility co-located with MTU Maintenance Canada’s engine shop in Richmond, British Columbia. The A.R.C. provides fast and reliable accessory repairs and LRU management solutions for CF34, CFM56, V2500, CF6-80, PW2000, and GE90-115B engines.